Phosphor Bronze C51000 Strip Coil

Thin phosphor bronze strip in coil form made from C51000 alloy (copper 92%, tin 5%, phosphorus 0.03%), with thickness 0.2-4.9 mm and width under 500 mm. Classified under HTS 7409.31.90.00 as copper-tin base bronze plate/sheet/strip in coils, meeting subheading note (b) where tin predominates over other elements. Used in electrical connectors and springs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+35.0%38%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7409.21.00Lower: 36.9% vs 38%

If of copper-zinc brass alloy instead of bronze

Brass alloys where zinc predominates over other elements (note a) fall under copper alloy strips excluding bronzes.

7409.19Lower: 13% vs 38%

If of refined copper without tin alloying

Pure copper or non-alloyed copper strips classify under unalloyed copper headings.

7409.39.90Same rate: 38%

If width 500mm or greater

Same bronze composition but exceeding 500mm width moves to wider strip subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide mill test certificate confirming Cu-Sn alloy composition per subheading note (b) to avoid reclassification as brass

β€’ Verify coil width <500mm and thickness 0.15-5mm with precise measurements to meet 7409.31.90.00 specs